Lower your Cholesterol
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Lower your cholesterol without the use of drugs by following some basic steps that will not only
lower your cholesterol readings, but also improve your health today and in the future.
How many times have you used a prescription drug and hoped it will magically cure whatever
made us ill. Prescription drugs for lowering cholesterol may some long term side
effects.
In the long run, high cholesterol can lead to numerous conditions of the heart and arteries, not the least of which are atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), stroke or
even a heart attack.
Here are some steps to lower your cholesterol without using prescription
drugs:
Eat right - Easy, isn't it? The right diet has such a significant impact on lowering cholesterol that it should be the number one factor
to look A low fat and low cholesterol diet is the first step toward lowering cholesterol.
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Exercise - Cardiovascular training is a step toward reversing the effects of high cholesterol. Exercise itself doesn't directly lower cholesterol, but will strengthen the heart and entire circulatory system.
Quit smoking today - Every time you inhale smoke, the plaque build up in the
arteries and the dangers of high cholesterol increases. When plaque blocks the flow of blood to the heart, the muscle has to work harder to get oxygen. This can lead to a heart attack
and if the arteries get completely blocked with plaque from high cholesterol a stroke can occur.
Relax more - Chronic stress definitely affects your cholesterol levels.
Even though you may be eating a low cholesterol diet, you may not see
any improvement in cholesterol readings until you learn to relieve
stress by changing your lifestyle.
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TODAY'S NEWS:
While the cholesterol-lowering properties of soy proteins are well-documented, and more research is being conducted on pea protein, lupin has been hiding its light under a bushel, say the authors of ‘ Cholesterol-lowering effect of whole lupin ( Lupinus albus ) seed and its protein isolate’.
New federal guidelines say every child should be screened for high cholesterol once between the ages of 9 and 11 and again between 17 and 21. The testing aims to find kids with extremely high cholesterol caused by a genetic condition. But the testing will find others whose cholesterol may not need treatment.
(Medical Xpress) -- Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels can keep heart disease, heart attack and stroke away. And a commonly used vitamin could help by increasing production of “good” cholesterol in the body, researchers at the University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville have found. The findings were published recently in the journal Metabolism, Clinical and Experimental.
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Not all doctors are quick to prescribe medications,
in fact, the more enlightened doctors will help you form a diet and exercise plan
that is suitable for your current overall health and abilities as a first step toward lowering cholesterol.
Always ask your doctor if your specific diet or exercise plan you want
to follow is right for you. Remember - do not stop taking medication
before consulting with your doctor. First see how the exercise and diet
affects your cholesterol before cutting down on the medication.
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